Some people might say that the "country life" is a simple life! In our opinion, they couldn't be more wrong. Farmers sometimes get a bad rap, and often are under-appreciated for the vital role they…

Do you have Smithfield’s Carolina Premium Outlet set in your GPS, or does your car know exactly where to go for savings? Whatever the case, we are looking forward to a safe and exciting holiday…

Hey Raleigh, Johnston County is your neighbor to the east and just 20-30 minutes from your doors. Did you know that Clayton is in Johnston County…you may have heard of the cool nightlife scene and…

Traffic along I-95 and I-40 is picking up as we all feel the need to “go down the road” to visit family, get outside to wide-open spaces, or take advantage of great travel deals. If you are driving…

Never has this phrase, Get Outside the City! generated so much travel to new destinations or those outdoor recreation attractions just minutes from home you may have always wanted to visit. Vacations…

As the weather turns cool, and harvest season is all around us in Johnston County, thoughts turn to picking pumpkins, fire pits with s’mores, and breaking out the sweaters and jackets. As we invite…

We are always excited for our friends, neighbors, and visitors to join us in enjoying all the activities, tastes, sights, and sounds we love experiencing in JoCo! Read below to learn about popular…

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By Lora Stocker As a new member of the Classic Movie Blog Association, we are thrilled to participate in our first CMBA sponsored blogathon, “Classics for Comfort.” Our blog focuses exclusively on…

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